Henry VI, Part I by William Shakespeare
Act 5 - Scene 2
France. Plains in Anjou.
Charles, King of France : These news, my lord, may cheer our drooping spirits:
[p]'Tis said the
stout Parisians do revolt
[p]And turn again unto the warlike French.
Duke of Alencon : Then march to Paris, royal Charles of France,
[p]And keep not back
your powers in dalliance.
Joan la Pucelle : Peace be amongst them, if they turn to us;
[p]Else, ruin combat with
their palaces!
Scout : Success unto our valiant general,
[p]And happiness to his
accomplices!
Charles, King of France : What tidings send our scouts? I prithee, speak.
Scout : The English army, that divided was
[p]Into two parties, is now
conjoined in one,
[p]And means to give you battle presently.
Charles, King of France : Somewhat too sudden, sirs, the warning is;
[p]But we will presently
provide for them.
Joan la Pucelle : Of all base passions, fear is most accursed.
[p]Command the conquest,
Charles, it shall be thine,
[p]Let Henry fret and all the world
repine.
Charles, King of France : Then on, my lords; and France be fortunate!
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